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Tuesday, May 28, 2013

This 2005 Montblanc Love Letter fountain pen ink was generously sent to me by Steven! This is the 2005 original release. Thank you so much Steven. I am honored and so excited to get to review this ink! Also, I love to sniff things and often the first thing I do when I get an ink is sniff it. How perfect, since this is scented...

Image provided by Steven.

ABOUT Color: Red
Where to buy: This is not a current inventory ink so you will have to hunt around to find some, and prices will vary!

PROS

Gorgeous red, aptly described by "love letter".

Smells like liquid roses.

Dries fast.

Shades nicely, especially in broad nibs.

Well-behaved.

Smell remains while ink is wet and will remain on the page for awhile.

CONS

Not water-resistant.

OVERALL

Is there anything more romantic than an ink called Love Letter that smells like rose oil? Not disgusting, artificial roses, but actual roses? It's beautiful. It's a beautiful red that is a joy to write with and is a treat for the senses. I only wish it were water resistant and that the scent of roses would last longer. Nevertheless, it's absolutely delightful. I hope Montblanc releases this ink again. I would buy it in a heartbeat. (Get it? Heartbeat?)